STARBASE, Texas – A routine test led to fireworks Wednesday night, when a SpaceX Starship exploded on the launch pad at the company's base in South Texas. While undergoing a static fire test ...

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test in Texas late Wednesday, ... SpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch pad. AFP AFP; Jun 19, 2025 ... "As is the case before any test, ...